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PROCLAMATION <br />OLDER AMERICANS MONTH MAY 2018 <br />"Engage at Every Age!" <br />WHEREAS, Cabarrus County Senior Centers Advisory Council recognizes that <br />older adults are engaging at every age - advocating for themselves, their <br />peers, and their communities - paving the way for future generations; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, Cabarrus County Senior Centers Advisory Council is committed to <br />raising awareness about issues facing older Americans and helping all <br />individuals to thrive in communities of their choice for as long as <br />possible; and <br />WHEREAS, Cabarrus County Senior Centers Advisory Council will continue to <br />provide hours of volunteer, community and civic service; and <br />WHEREAS, we appreciate the value of inclusion and support in helping older adults <br />successfully contribute to and benefit from their communities; and <br />WHEREAS, Cabarrus County Senior Centers can provide opportunities to enrich <br />the lives of individuals of all ages by; <br />• Promoting and engaging activity, wellness and social involvement <br />• Emphasizing home and community-based services that support <br />independent living <br />• Ensuring community members can benefit from the contributions and <br />experience of older adults. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners do <br />hereby proclaim May 2018 as Older Americans Month. <br />Adopted this 16th day of April 2018. <br />Attest: <br />reri Lea Hugie, Clerk to the Board <br />Stephen M. Morris, Chairman <br />Board of Commissioners <br />AWachmenl number 1 \n <br />C-4 Page 28 <br />